Idaho Fire District Sues Union Over Challenge to Dismissal of Probationary Firefighter

An Idaho fire district has filed suit seeking a declaratory judgment that would block the processing of a grievance over the termination of a probationary firefighter. The suit was filed by the Mica Kidd Island Fire Protection District naming IAFF Local 5005 as the defendant.

Judge Orders Utility to Disclose Details on Dixie Fire

In a highly unusual judicial move, a US District Court judge has ordered the embattled utility, Pacific Gas & Electric, to disclose information it has relative to the origins of the still-active Dixie fire in Northern California. The fire began on July 13, 2021, is less that 25% contained, and is predicted to become the largest wildland fire in California history.

Terminated Female Firefighters Win One, Lose One

Two cases decided last week involved similar fact patterns where probationary female firefighters were let go at the end of their probationary period, with different results. In Ohio, Sierra Adebisi was fired by the Toledo Fire Department on what was supposed to be her graduation day, August 23, 2019.

Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Sentencing Decision on Arson Case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a sentencing decision by Renville County District Court in an arson case. The case is not one I typically cover here in Fire Law, but it offers an insight into the factors that courts consider when sentencing.

Mass Firefighter’s Termination Upheld

A Cambridge firefighter who was suspended during his first year and then fired after the one-year anniversary of his appointment to the department, has lost his appeal to Suffolk County Superior Court that claimed he was a tenured employee. JA was hired by the Cambridge Fire Department on March 13, 2016

Boston District Chief Sentenced to Probation

Boston District Chief Edward Scigliano IV, 46, who was convicted earlier this month of stealing $46,000 from the city was today sentenced to three years of probation, 750 hours of community service, and ordered to pay restitution to the city within two years.

PA Chief Gets Probation for Sexual Misconduct with Female Subordinates

Former Lawrence Park (PA) Volunteer Fire Department fire chief Nicholas A. Fisher has been sentenced to two years probation on two third-degree misdemeanor charges of harassment by communication. Fisher, 33, allegedly engaged in unwanted sexual communication and inappropriate physical contact ...

Velarde Fire Department in the Headlines Again

The Velarde, New Mexico Fire Department is in the news again, this time because it has been placed on “probation” by the State Fire Marshal for not submitting NFIRS reports. State Fire Marshal John Standefer reported that approximately forty fire ...

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